Forum: Photography


Subject: Mini Challenge - In Camera Depth of Field

L8RDAZE opened this issue on Mar 16, 2009 · 35 posts


L8RDAZE posted Mon, 16 March 2009 at 8:03 AM

No photoshop or faked Depth of Field (DOF) please.  Let see what you and that camera of yours can DO using DOF in a creative way.

Thought my Snoopy PEZ(tm) dispenser made a cool subject for some DOF experimenting.

Focal Length    50 mm
Exposure Time    1/80 sec
Aperture    f/3.5
ISO Equivalent    100   

J:woot:e
                  






inshaala posted Mon, 16 March 2009 at 5:14 PM

Is that a macro 50mm or a normal one?

Recent Gallery image link

;-)

"In every colour, there's the light.
In every stone sleeps a crystal.
Remember the Shaman, when he used to say:
Man is the dream of the Dolphin"

Rich Meadows Photography


L8RDAZE posted Mon, 16 March 2009 at 5:42 PM

50mm 2.8 Macro






babuci posted Mon, 16 March 2009 at 6:25 PM

Here is mine attempt...original, no hocus-posus at all.

Canon 400d
1/13sec
F/9
55mm kit lens
iso 100
manual exp

seeya  Tunde


L8RDAZE posted Mon, 16 March 2009 at 8:12 PM

Real nice Tunde!  Very stylish!

That red coloring literally bursts from this shot.  Good use of DOF to give just a hint of the glass there to the left. 

Thx for taking part in my li'l challenge!

:thumbupboth:






babuci posted Mon, 16 March 2009 at 8:50 PM

Thx Joe, li'l challenges like this can teach us to be better or just simply understand  photography definitions.  I will look out for the next  "assignment "...lol.

seeya...Tunde


PD154 posted Mon, 16 March 2009 at 9:53 PM

Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 450D Shutter Speed: 1/60 sec F Number: f/4.5 Focal Length: 37 mm ISO Speed: 400 !8-55mm kit  

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees


PD154 posted Mon, 16 March 2009 at 9:59 PM

Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 450D Shutter Speed: 1/60 sec F Number: f/5.6 Focal Length: 55 mm ISO Speed: 200 18-55mm kit

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees


babuci posted Mon, 16 March 2009 at 11:04 PM

Realy good sample the spring Ronnie.

seeya...Tunde


PD154 posted Mon, 16 March 2009 at 11:07 PM

Thanks Tunde :)

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees


girsempa posted Tue, 17 March 2009 at 8:00 PM

Camera: Olympus E-520 Lens: Zuiko ED 50mm f/2.0 macro Lens adapter: EX-25 macro extension tube ISO: 100 Aperture: f/4.0 Shutter speed: 1/100 Focal length: 50mm Flash: yes Date: 2009/03/18


We do not see things as they are. ǝɹɐ ǝʍ sɐ sƃuıɥʇ ǝǝs ǝʍ
 


PD154 posted Tue, 17 March 2009 at 8:04 PM

This is very nice indeed girsempa!

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees


girsempa posted Tue, 17 March 2009 at 8:09 PM

Thank you Ronnie, I'm proud of my spectacle case! ;o)


We do not see things as they are. ǝɹɐ ǝʍ sɐ sƃuıɥʇ ǝǝs ǝʍ
 


PD154 posted Tue, 17 March 2009 at 8:16 PM

Ah! That's what it is :):)

It takes one tree to make a billion matchsticks, but one match to burn a billion trees


babuci posted Tue, 17 March 2009 at 9:53 PM

Geert you do wonders from everyday object as always. 

seeya  Tunde


thundering1 posted Wed, 18 March 2009 at 7:38 AM

Bookmarking this - I don't wanna forget it.
-Lew


MGD posted Wed, 18 March 2009 at 3:43 PM

Here is the same image I uploaded in the message thread, [ DoF example](http://www.renderosity.com/mod/forumpro/showthread.php?thread_id=2765881).  

In that thread, danob made a productive suggestion ... alas, it was one which I haven't had tme to implement. 

Details about this image ...

I was motivated by the discussion of DoF in the Light test thread.  

I was inspired by the remains of a light rain on the holly leaves outside my window.  In addition, although the day had been overcast with light rain, as the rain ended I had strong, even sunlight -- a Promise of Spring to Come. 

BTW, considering how windy it was at the time as well as how slowly the camera makes a decision to actually take the picture, I consider myself lucky to get this image at all. 

Camera: Kodak Z1015 IS 10MP; hand-held; available light; subject at about 2-3 ft.

Comments, please. 

--Martin


TomDart posted Wed, 18 March 2009 at 5:39 PM

OUT OF TIME, IN TIME, OUT OF TIME

50mm macro lens.  The clock face is about 7 inches (17.8 cm) and that gives a clue to the depth of field from front to back.


TomDart posted Wed, 18 March 2009 at 5:42 PM

The Guif of Guinea...I suppose that is pronounced "geef"..

(typo on globe inlaid with stones).


bclaytonphoto posted Wed, 18 March 2009 at 8:33 PM

50mm ISO 1600 F-1.8 1/100 sec no flash Metering Mode- Average

Selective color -Photoshop

Monochrome conversion-  Nik Software - Viveza  Silver Efx pro

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L8RDAZE posted Wed, 18 March 2009 at 8:46 PM

Really like what I see here! All very different images and using DOF in creative ways! 

Keep'em coming!

:m_coolsmirk:






thundering1 posted Wed, 18 March 2009 at 9:32 PM

Okay - my little entry now that I had a few minutes to play. -Lew ;-)


thundering1 posted Wed, 18 March 2009 at 9:37 PM

Sorry - didn't put the data!

Sigma 180mm Macro lens at f3.5 on a Nikon D200.
Hand-held (hence a bit of camera shake) 1/50sec with an ISO of 1250 - yes, it's a little chunky because all that is lighting it is my small flourescent desklamp so I jacked up the ISO - but I like how it turned out.

-Lew


thundering1 posted Wed, 18 March 2009 at 9:47 PM

And I've just decided on my very first Avatar! Yes, you were here! In complete awe!
Or at least a little confusion, scratching your heads, going, "...whatever Lew..."
-Lew


TomDart posted Thu, 19 March 2009 at 7:00 AM

Ahh..to share the moment! : )


L8RDAZE posted Wed, 25 March 2009 at 11:10 PM

More DOF experimenting...

Sony A700
50mm
1/80s
 f/2.8 
iso800

J:woot:E






Meowgli posted Wed, 25 March 2009 at 11:19 PM

hehe, that works really nicely

I've shot a number of things with this thread in mind over the past week or two and will try to find time to post them soon ;)

nice touch positioning it next to photographer/photography too!

Adam Edwards Photography


Meowgli posted Fri, 27 March 2009 at 11:03 AM

ok here we go, first one... (click for larger version)

I have another 3 to come from various shoots these past couple of weeks, hope you like it!

Adam

focal length 10mm
shutter speed 1/200 sec
aperture f/4 (wide open)
iso 160

Adam Edwards Photography


Meowgli posted Fri, 27 March 2009 at 11:23 AM

number two..

gonna get back to work now but will upload the other two later this evening when taking a break.. enjoy =)

focal length 50mm
shutter speed 1/500 sec
aperture f/1.8
iso 100

Adam Edwards Photography


Enmos posted Sat, 28 March 2009 at 8:38 AM

First one (from my gallery):

Second one (also from my gallery):


L8RDAZE posted Sat, 28 March 2009 at 1:40 PM

Cool additions to this thread Adam and Jeroen.






L8RDAZE posted Sat, 28 March 2009 at 1:44 PM

Here another idea that POPPED in my head this mornin'

1/80s
f/3.5
28.0mm
iso100






Enmos posted Sat, 28 March 2009 at 1:50 PM

Awesome idea L8r ! :)


thundering1 posted Sat, 28 March 2009 at 4:46 PM

HAHA - that's funny! :-)
Side note: Not a game winner, but every couple of points helps!
-Lew


Meowgli posted Sun, 29 March 2009 at 6:56 PM

love the ladybird and also your latest one there Joe

ah, missed posting up the others when I said I would.. oh well, they're nothing earth-moving anyway, just in the spirit of participation.... may get round to doing them later in the week  =)

Adam Edwards Photography